WHAT CAUSES PLANTAR WARTS Introduction: Plantar warts are result of a type of virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) getting into compromised skin areas mostly around the bottom of the heels or balls of the feet. The warts are generally harmless, but they can cause pain and have the potential of spreading to different areas of the feet. The plantar warts are easily diagnosed usually through scrapping of bit of the rough skin or by getting a biopsy. The warts are most prevalent in teenagers and individuals with weakened immune system. Most warts disappear on their own, but some require medical attention when becoming painful which affects daily activity. Symptoms: - Callus area to bottom of the foot, usually rough and thick skin - Wart seeds, which look like little black spots as result from small clotted blood vessels - Pain and discomfort with direct pressure mostly when walking or standing Treatments: - Freezing -